Mojito Monday

Nothing goes together like a summer evening and a homemade mojito. And though it's not summer yet (and it barely feels like spring), I'm focusing on warmer days. Mojitos are the one mixed drink I can make with any confidence, which means I make them all the time. Pro tip: they're even better with pureed strawberry, mango, or watermelon.

A couch that won't kill you

Okay, I'm being hyperbolic. Your couch can't kill you, but it can be a very unhealthy addition to your home. Ever since seeing this documentary about the toxic chemical flame retardants injected into foam in furniture and lots of baby products, I've been obsessed with finding a healthy couch. The 1975 California law that effectively required manufacturers to include these chemicals was changed late last year, which means in the next couple years more and more couches will be made without these chemicals. But I needed a couch now and it turns out most couches are still made the toxic way. I looked everywhere and made lots of inquiries. My saving grace ended up being a new, online company called Joybird. I was blown away by their customer service and the functionality of their website. They make their products in the US, without toxic chemicals, and they have an amazing return policy. So I bought this couch and it couldn't have been easier.

A February Resolution

I think I would benefit from a tattoo that says this. I have a bad habit of eating to capacity 

which is just so unnecessary! I also need to eat more veggies.

Analog Childhood

I played with LEGOs a lot growing up and I still love them. Sometimes I'll swing though the LEGO aisle at Target just to see what they've been up to. Too many movie-based sets in my opinion. Anyway, these ads from the early 80s have been floating around the internets and I think they're pretty great.

Winter Whites

Here's a little treasury I made on Etsy.

Soft Light

This might be my favorite picture of my mom, ever. South Korea, 1992